So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

So the order went out that the wise men were to be put to death; and they were looking for Daniel and his friends to put them to death.

Και εξηλθεν η αποφασις και οι σοφοι εθανατονοντο· εζητησαν δε και τον Δανιηλ και τους συντροφους αυτου, δια να θανατωσωσιν αυτους.

And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.